Novell's Networking Primer

This primer, part of section one of the Novell Buyer's Guide, was written to help you understand the uses and benefits of Novell products. This primer explains basic computer networking concepts and technology, and also introduces computer networking terminology.

• What is a Computer Network?
• What are the Benefits of Computer Networking?
• Application Software
• Desktop Operating Systems
• Data Transmission
• Hardware Technology
• The Network Operating System
• Network Topologies
• Internetworking
• Real World Networking
• Important LAN and WAN High-Speed Technologies
• Internet Technology
• Network Management
• Primer Appendix

• Networking Primer in PDF
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